Food Matters Manitoba is encouraging citizens to cook up a meal from scratch and eat at home on Saturday, October 20. Do a Dinner that Grows is being organized by participating families with all proceeds going back to the organization. Food Matters Manitoba says the...
By Sarah Klein Food Matters Manitoba has 200 families registered for the Dig In Manitoba Challenge this year. On Saturday at 1 p.m., the challenge will officially launch at The Forks, where participants have pledged to eat close to home, learn a new food skill and be...
A recent food study in St. Vital has found 70 percent of residents are overweight or obese. The surprising numbers come from Food Matters Manitoba, who conducted a community food assessment in the south Winnipeg neighbourhood. The report, funded by the Winnipeg...
Manitoba high school students will present how they have increased their use of local ingredients in food by working with Manitoba farmers during an upcoming conference. The fifth annual Growing Local Conference will be a three-day event from February 23-25 for anyone...
Manitoba high school students will compete this morning in the Localvore Iron Chef Cook-Off II at Sturgeon Heights Collegiate. The second annual competition will challenge students to create a dish featuring local and sustainable foods available year-round in...
By Brian Schultz A well-known Anishinaabe author and orator will help Food Matters Manitoba launch the Growing Local food security conference in February. Winona LaDuke will headline the conference on Thursday, February 23 at The Marlborough Hotel. Duke has devoted...
Local "food heroes" will be celebrated today for their work in the community by Food Matters Manitoba. The 2011 Golden Carrot Awards will be handed out to those nominated in several categories, including urban, rural, northern, education, business, and media groups....
A two-day food conference will be an opportunity to learn new food skills, support local farmers, work towards healthy, fair, and sustainable food for all Manitobans. The Growing Local Getting Vocal Food Security Conference is being put on by Food Matters Manitoba...
